Prince Andrew was spotted in high spirits as he embarked on his weekly ride around the Berkshire estate on Saturday.
The Duke of York, 65, and a female groom laughed together as they travelled around the royal grounds on horseback.
The pair, who chatted to each other, typically take a ride every Saturday morning.
Andrew wore his usual white stripped riding helmet along with a blue puffer jacket and black jodhpurs for his ride.
Prince Andrew was spotted in high spirits as he embarked on his weekly ride around the Berkshire estate today (stock pic)
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The disgraced duke, who is no longer a working royal after stepping back from duties in 2019, is rarely photographed outside the grounds of Royal Lodge.
He remains living in the 30-room mansion despite pressure from King Charles to downsize to a smaller royal residency.
A property expert from We Buy Any Home previously explained to GB News that issues surrounding the upkeep of the Windsor estate are “intensifying”.
Terry Fisher said: “While Prince Andrew may not be forced out of Royal Lodge immediately, the pressure on him to resolve the ongoing issues surrounding the property is intensifying.”
Prince Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019PAThe expert added: “His position at the estate is becoming increasingly precarious, particularly if he continues to delay essential renovations.”
King Charles axed his brother’s security and £1million annual allowance in a big to force the duke to move to Frogmore cottage, the previous residency of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Despite reports that the property is in need of repairs and refurbishments, the Duke of York has found legitimate funding to stay at Royal Lodge.
Andrew has lived at the property with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, since 2004, a year after signing a 75-year lease.
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Prince Andrew spends much of his time at Royal LodgePAFisher continued to tell the People’s Channel: “Under the terms of his lease, he is fully responsible for maintaining the property, but with King Charles having withdrawn his financial support, the burden of covering these costs falls solely on him. If he fails to act, the consequences could be significant.
“The Crown Estate has the authority to intervene if the property is deemed to have fallen into disrepair, which could lead to Andrew being legally challenged over his right to remain. At the same time, royal and financial pressures continue to mount, with reports suggesting that King Charles is keen for him to vacate the Lodge.
“If Andrew does not take decisive action to secure the necessary funding and complete critical repairs, it is entirely possible that this will be his final birthday at Royal Lodge.
“The next year could prove decisive in determining whether he manages to hold on to the residence or is ultimately forced to leave, either by legal intervention or sheer financial strain.”